Introducing the NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) Newcastle!
The NIHR Commercial Research Delivery Centres (CRDCs) form part of an exciting new national infrastructure established by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) in April 2025 to boost the speed, efficiency and accessibility of commercial clinical research delivery across the UK. The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was successful in…
Diagnostics North East Annual Conference 2025
On Friday 3rd October 2025, Diagnostics North East hosted its biggest conference yet at The Catalyst, Newcastle. More than 250 delegates from the NHS, academia, and industry gathered for a buzzing, high-energy day of collaboration and insight — exploring how innovation will shape the future of diagnostics.
Under the Microscope: Episode 8 – Unlocking Innovation at the Genomics Core Facility
In this edition of Under the Microscope, we explore the cutting-edge capabilities of Newcastle University’s Genomics Core Facility (GCF) with its manager, Jonathan Coxhead. Jon walks us through the world-class sequencing services available to support diagnostic development and commercial partnerships. Jon, can you tell us about your background and role? I lead the Genomics Core…
Women in DiagnostiXX – Inaugural Event 18th March 2025
On Tuesday March 18th, Diagnostic Evaluation Healthcare Scientist, Amanda Winter attended the inaugural “Women in DiagnostiXX” event hosted by the British in vitro Diagnostics Association (BIVDA) at their Oxford Street offices. As an event established to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, Amanda Winter represented our highly skilled team of women at the North East Innovation…
Under the Microscope: Episode 7 – NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation
In the 7th edition of “Under the Microscope” Angela Pyle introduces us to “The NIHR Health Tech Research Centre in Diagnostic and Technology Evaluation” and explains the range of services on offer to support diagnostic development. Hi Angela. Can you introduce yourself and tell me your background, and current role? I’m the Programme Manager for…
Under the Microscope: Episode 6 – The Bio screening Facility
In episode 6 of “Under the Microscope” Carmen Martin-Ruiz introduces us to “The Bio Screening Facility” at Newcastle University and explains the range of services on offer to support diagnostic development. Hi Carmen. Can you introduce yourself and tell us your background, and current role? My name is Carmen Martin-Ruiz, and I lead the Bio…
New partnership drives further diagnostic innovation in the North East
A new partnership between Roche Diagnostics UK and Ireland, Newcastle University and Newcastle Hospitals, will play a key role in developing cutting-edge medical diagnostics. The partnership strengthens the collaboration between NHS, academia and industry, with the aim of revolutionising how diagnostics, including tests and scans, can transform healthcare and treatment outcomes. Benefits for patients would…
Under the Microscope: Episode 5 – MedConnect North
Following the success of the MedConnect North “Rediscovering the MedTech journey” 2023 conference in October, Craig Mower introduces himself, and the team. Hi Craig, can you introduce yourself and tell me about your role? Hi. I’m one of the Project Managers for MedConnect North. It’s my role to assist companies and clinicians with the development…
Patient and Public Engagement – Our value in diagnostic development and innovation
Public and patient involvement and engagement forms an vital component of our ability to deliver high quality research and innovation. At our recent Diagnostics North East conference on 19th April, RoseMary Nichols joined the break out session “Public and Patient involvement in diagnostic development and innovation – what difference can it make?”. Read her event…